Spitfire Update 19.11.19
From the workshop this week we have seen progress being made on wing structure for both wings. This has involved some intricate angles being manufactured and the use of jig boards to ensure the accuracy needed. The aft fuselage has been attached
The Panther Project and identifying a need your market doesn’t know it wants yet by Simon
The market for reproduction wooden vintage aircraft is not one that is likely to grow particularly over the next few years, but what there is a demand for is people with an ability to critically evaluate a process and manipulate
What comes after sustainable? by Matt
The powerful global movement towards sustainability and carbon neutrality is of course hugely significant but what if all that effort isn’t enough. Sustainability in construction assumes that standing still or arresting the decline and negative environmental impact is sufficient action;
The future of oil extraction with Super critical Extraction by Adam
Trelonk Farm is using cold pressing methods to extract oil from its crops (essentially is squeezing the seeds at room temperature), these oils are nutrient-dense and otherwise known as nutraceuticals, widely sold into the health, well being and cosmetic outlets.
A (Multi) Million Dollar Question by Johnny
Asking the question “Does your project identify a need your market doesn’t know it wants yet?” is really the million-dollar question. Every business (or business to be) would like to think that they have the answer to this. However, the question
Recreating a historically significant aircraft by Simon
Looking at the Panther Project objectively it could be described as an endless collection of problems in an aircraft shaped package. The first and most pressing issue that we have is that there are no original construction drawings to work
Solving Global Warming by Matt
Our mission with HEMPOSITE® is to disrupt conventional construction by delivering a versatile off-site factory built system that offers phenomenal structural and energy performance, environmental credibility and capacity to be self-powering through integrated renewable energy generation. Although we are yet
Adapting to change in agriculture by Adam
It is widely acknowledged that UK farming is set to undergo somewhat of a revolution. With external factors driving a period of rapid change. Farming is an industry that inherently follows the traditions of its predecessor. The average framer is
Spitfire Update 5.11.19
The black and white picture above shows the next step in the wing construction. This will be the attachment of the leading edge skins. The original Parnall Aircraft Company manufactured these sub contract during the war. This week the propellor
